Answer: thumbed

AnswerCrossword Clue
THUMBED... a ride (hitched)
THUMBEDHitchhiked
THUMBEDSought transportation, in a way
THUMBEDFlipped (through)
THUMBEDSought transport digitally
thumbedTHUMB, to leaf through with the short, thick digit of the hand
thumbedto manipulate with the thumb
thumbedthe short, thick finger next to the forefinger